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Crush on river

Dwala

By Praveen PkPublished 14 days ago 3 min read
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Crush on river
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the tadpoles and dragonflies, teased him for his infatuation with Dwala, but he paid them no mind, as his heart belonged to Dwala alone.

As the days turned into weeks and months, But's admiration for Dwala only grew stronger, and he began to dream of the day when he would finally swim up to her and profess his love.

One day, while basking in the warmth of the sun, But heard a commotion from downstream and swam in that direction.

He soon came upon a group of fishermen casting their nets into the water. Fearing the danger his beloved Dwala was in, But darted through the water, dodging the fishermen's nets and weaving through the tangled lines in a desperate bid to reach her.

Finally, he saw Dwala, caught in the mesh of a net, struggle to break free. With all his strength, But rammed into the net, tearing a hole large enough for Dwala to slip through.

As soon as she was free, Dwala darted away, her tail flickering in gratitude. But's heart soared with joy at having saved her, but his victory was short-lived.

Just when it seemed all hope was lost, a strong current swept through the river, dislodging the net and setting But free.

Blinking in astonishment, But looked up to see Dwala swimming towards him, her eyes filled with gratitude and admiration. She said, "You saved me," and But felt his heart swell with emotion as he looked into Dwala's eyes.

From that day forth, But and Dwala swam side by side, their love growing stronger with each passing moment. Their bond unbreakable as the currents carried them along the river.

Though But was just a simple fish, he found something far more precious than he could have ever imagined—a love that transcended boundaries and flowed as freely as the river itself.

In the heart of a lush forest, a crystal-clear river named Rivara flows, nurturing life wherever she goes.

A vibrant and spirited fish named Dwala, with scales that gleam like precious gems and fins that fluttered like delicate butterflies, was among her many admirers. However, Dwala's heart overflowed with a deep and abiding love for Rivara.

Dwala would swim along Rivara's currents, marveling at her beauty and grace. She would dance among the water lilies and whisper sweet nothings to Rivara, hoping that her affection would be reciprocated.

However, Rivara remained indifferent to Dwala's advances. Unbeknownst to Dwala, Rivara harbored a secret love of her own: her heart belonged to the vast and boundless ocean, Oceana. Rivara's waters yearned to merge with his in an eternal embrace.

Despite knowing this, Dwala refused to give up hope. She believed that love had the power to conquer even the strongest currents.

So, she resolved to win Rivara's heart, no matter the cost. Determining to prove her devotion, Dwala embarked on a journey unlike any other fish had dared to undertake. As she traveled farther and farther from home, she encountered dangers she had never imagined.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Dwala reached the vast expanse of the ocean. With determination in her heart, she plunged into the ocean's embrace, swimming deeper and deeper until she could no longer see the sun shining above. Her determination unshakable despite the countless obstacles that stood in her way.

As she made her way back home, Dwala realized that her journey had not been in vain. In chasing after Rivara's love, she had discovered something far more precious: the strength and resilience that lay within her own heart.

Dwala knew that she would always carry a piece of the river with her, wherever her travels may take her. For love, she realized, was not confined to the boundaries of a single body of water but flowed freely through the veins of the world itself.

With a renewed sense of purpose, Dwala returned to Rivara's side, ready to face whatever challenges the future may hold. Though her love for the river may never be requited, it was a love worth fighting for until the end of time.

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  • Alex H Mittelman 13 days ago

    Great work! Well written!

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